Tag: cybersecurity
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Freedom to Choose Secure Cloud Services
Shouldn’t Your Cybersecurity Be As Agile As Your Business? The surge of digital transformation has paved the way for utilizing cloud technologies to streamline operations and innovate at an unprecedented pace. While this presents vast opportunities, it also exposes businesses to new types of threats. The question then remains, how can organizations ensure optimal security……
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Are Free Tools Enough for NHI Security?
Can Free Tools Adequately Shield NHI Security? Cybersecurity, a vital concern, necessitates robust measures to protect our data, systems, and networks. This need is particularly pressing in Non-Human Identities (NHIs): machine identities used in cybersecurity, which are created by pairing a Secret, an encrypted password, token, or key that provides a unique identifier, with the……
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Delivering Value with Efficient NHIs
Tags: cybersecurityWhy is Efficient NHI Crucial in Today’s Cybersecurity Landscape? The cybersecurity world is not just about protecting human identities anymore. The focus has substantially shifted towards Non-Human Identities (NHIs), an underemphasized yet critical component of the digital security panorama. But, what makes effective and efficient NHI so vital for delivering value in businesses? NHIs, also……
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Genomics Gear Firm Pays $9.8M to Settle False Cyber Claims
US Alleged Illumina ‘Knowingly’ Sold Feds Systems Containing Vulnerabilities. Genomics sequencing firm Illumina Inc. has agreed to pay $9.8 million to resolve False Claims Act whistleblower allegations that it sold software and systems containing cybersecurity vulnerabilities over more than seven years to government agencies. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/genomics-gear-firm-pays-98m-to-settle-false-cyber-claims-a-29108
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Black Hat 2025: Latest news and insights
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, ciso, cloud, conference, crowdstrike, cvss, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, email, exploit, finance, firmware, flaw, group, hacker, hacking, identity, Internet, LLM, malicious, malware, reverse-engineering, sap, service, threat, tool, training, update, usa, vulnerability, windowsBlack Hat USAAugust 2-7, 2025Las Vegas, NVBlack Hat USA 2025 returns to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas on August 2-7. The annual event is a perennial magnet for cybersecurity professionals, researchers, vendors and othersThe week kicks off on August 2 with four days of cybersecurity training courses. The courses cover a range…
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SonicWall firewall devices hit in surge of Akira ransomware attacks
SonicWall firewall devices have been increasingly targeted since late July in a surge of Akira ransomware attacks, potentially exploiting a previously unknown security vulnerability, according to cybersecurity company Arctic Wolf. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/surge-of-akira-ransomware-attacks-hits-sonicwall-firewall-devices/
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Cursor AI Code Editor Fixed Flaw Allowing Attackers to Run Commands via Prompt Injection
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a now-patched, high-severity security flaw in Cursor, a popular artificial intelligence (AI) code editor, that could result in remote code execution.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-54135 (CVSS score: 8.6), has been addressed in version 1.3 released on July 29, 2025. It has been codenamed CurXecute by Aim”¯Labs, which previously disclosed EchoLeak. First…
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How RAG Models Work in AI-Based Vulnerability Scanner
AI-powered vulnerability scanners are increasingly using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) models to improve the detection of security issues in infrastructure. RAG is a technique that combines large language models (LLMs) with external knowledge sources, enabling an AI to retrieve up-to-date, domain-specific information and utilize it to generate more accurate and context-aware results. In the cybersecurity domain,……
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Attackers Use Fake OAuth Apps with Tycoon Kit to Breach Microsoft 365 Accounts
Cybersecurity researchers have detailed a new cluster of activity where threat actors are impersonating enterprises with fake Microsoft OAuth applications to facilitate credential harvesting as part of account takeover attacks.”The fake Microsoft 365 applications impersonate various companies, including RingCentral, SharePoint, Adobe, and Docusign,” Proofpoint said in a Thursday report.The First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to…
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CISA Releases Free Thorium Malware Analysis Tool
Thorium enhances cybersecurity teams’ defense capabilities by seamlessly integrating commercial, open-source, and custom tools used to analyze malware. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/cisa-releases-free-thorium-malware-analysis-tool
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AI-Generated Malicious npm Package Drains Solana Funds from 1,500+ Before Takedown
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a malicious npm package that was generated using artificial intelligence (AI) and concealed a cryptocurrency wallet drainer.The package, @kodane/patch-manager, claims to offer “advanced license validation and registry optimization utilities for high-performance Node.js applications.” It was uploaded to npm by a user named “Kodane” on July 28, 2025. The First seen on…
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Illumina Fined $9.8M for Cybersecurity Flaws in Genomic Tools Sold to U.S. Agencies
Illumina Inc., a leading genomic sequencing company, has agreed to pay $9.8 million to settle federal allegations that it knowingly sold cybersecurity-vulnerable genomic sequencing systems to government agencies while misrepresenting their security standards. The settlement resolves claims spanning over seven years of alleged violations that put sensitive genetic information at risk across multiple federal departments.…
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You Are What You Eat: Why Your AI Security Tools Are Only as Strong as the Data You Feed Them
Just as triathletes know that peak performance requires more than expensive gear, cybersecurity teams are discovering that AI success depends less on the tools they deploy and more on the data that powers themThe junk food problem in cybersecurityImagine a triathlete who spares no expense on equipment—carbon fiber bikes, hydrodynamic wetsuits, precision GPS watches—but fuels…
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Gaining Independence with Advanced PAM
How Does Advanced PAM Empower Your Cybersecurity? When it comes to cybersecurity, one must continuously question: How do we fortify our systems and shield them against potential breaches? Recognizing the answer to this lies in Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their associated secrets, more organizations are turning their attention towards advanced Privileged Access Management (PAM). Unmasking……
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Exciting Developments in NHIDR
Are You Prepared to Tackle the Evolving Landscape of Cybersecurity? Data breaches, security threats, and compliance issues these are common narratives. Amid the cacophony of these significant challenges, is your organization prepared to combat evolving cybersecurity? If your answer is shrouded in doubt, it’s time to look at a holistic approach to secrets and… First…
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WhatsApp 0-Click RCE Exploit Worth $1 Million at Pwn2Own Ireland 2025
Cybersecurity researchers have a massive incentive to target WhatsApp this fall, as the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) announced a record-breaking $1 million bounty for a zero-click remote code execution exploit against the popular messaging platform at Pwn2Own Ireland 2025. The unprecedented prize represents the largest single bounty in Pwn2Own history and is made possible through…
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Microsoft-Sicherheitslücke in Deutschland weit verbreitet
Tags: bug, china, cyberattack, cybersecurity, germany, infrastructure, microsoft, ransomware, risk, software, update, usa, vulnerabilityDie Gefahr ist noch nicht gebannt: Experten verzeichnen weiter steigende Infektionszahlen.Deutsche Unternehmen, Behörden und Bildungseinrichtungen sind in Europa am stärksten von der schwerwiegenden Schwachstelle in der Sharepoint-Software von Microsoft betroffen. Nach einer Analyse des europäischen Cybersecurity-Unternehmens Eye Security wurden bislang weltweit 396 infizierte Server in 145 Organisationen identifiziert 42 davon betreffen demnach Unternehmen, die in…
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Summer: Why cybersecurity must be strengthened as vacations abound
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, awareness, backup, control, corporate, credentials, cybersecurity, data, detection, email, encryption, exploit, infrastructure, malicious, mfa, monitoring, network, office, password, resilience, risk, theft, threat, tool, training, update, usa, vpn, wifiGuillermo Fernandez, Sales Engineer for Southern Europe at WatchGuard Technologies. WatchGuard Technologies.Another important point is that, during the summer, attackers know that many IT and cybersecurity teams are operating with more limited resources or with staff on vacation. “They take advantage of this to launch phishing campaigns and other targeted attacks, aware that attention and vigilance often…
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Hackers Abuse EDR Free Trials to Bypass Endpoint Protection
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a concerning new attack vector where threat actors are exploiting free trials of endpoint detection and response (EDR) software to disable existing security protections on targeted systems. This technique, dubbed >>BYOEDR
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CISA Releases Thorium: Open-Source Malware and Forensics Tool Now Public
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has made a significant contribution to the cybersecurity community by publicly releasing Thorium, a powerful open-source platform designed to revolutionize malware analysis and digital forensics operations. This announcement marks a major milestone in democratizing advanced cybersecurity tools for organizations worldwide. Partnership with Sandia National Laboratories CISA, in partnership…
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It’s time to sound the alarm on water sector cybersecurity
A cyberattack on a water facility can put entire communities and businesses at risk. Even a short disruption in clean water supply can have serious public health and safety … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/01/water-sector-cybersecurity-risk/
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Over 17,000 SharePoint Servers Found Exposed Online, 840 Vulnerable to Active 0-Day Attacks
Tags: attack, china, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, finance, government, healthcare, Internet, microsoft, threat, vulnerability, zero-dayA significant cybersecurity crisis has emerged with the discovery of over 17,000 Microsoft SharePoint servers exposed to internet-based attacks, including 840 systems vulnerable to a critical zero-day vulnerability that Chinese threat actors are actively exploiting. The vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-53770 and dubbed >>ToolShell
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GTIA CEO Dan Wensley: ‘From Cybersecurity To AI, MSPs Are Navigating Seismic Shifts’
GTIA CEO Dan Wensley talks community, AI and supporting MSPs. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/channel-news/2025/gtia-ceo-dan-wensley-from-cybersecurity-to-ai-msps-are-navigating-seismic-shifts
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Blame the governor! Oklahoma’s “board meeting porn” scandal goes gonzo.
Tags: cybersecurityAlso, a cybersecurity firm analyzes the smart TV in question. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2025/07/blame-the-governor-oklahomas-board-meeting-porn-scandal-goes-gonzo/
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Biotech contractor settles for $9.8 million with DOJ over alleged cybersecurity lapses
San Diego-based Illumina will pay $9.8 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by selling systems to the federal government that included cybersecurity flaws. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/illumina-false-claims-act-doj-cybersecurity-settlement
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Kali Linux can now run in Apple containers on macOS systems
Cybersecurity professionals and researchers can now launch Kali Linux in a virtualized container on macOS Sequoia using Apple’s new containerization framework. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kali-linux-can-now-run-in-apple-containers-on-macos-systems/
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The Booker Prize Longlist and Hacker Summer Camp
This week Bill connects the hype of literary awards to cybersecurity conference season. We highlight key insights from the Q2 2025 IR Trends report, including phishing trends, new ransomware strains, and top targeted sectors. Finally, check out all the places Talos will be at Black Hat. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/the-booker-prize-longlist-and-hacker-summer-camp/
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3 Things CFOs Need to Know About Mitigating Threats
To reposition cybersecurity as a strategic, business-critical investment, CFOs and CISOs play a critical role in articulating the significant ROI that robust security measures can deliver. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/3-things-cfo-mitigating-threats
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CISA open-sources Thorium platform for malware, forensic analysis
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) today announced the public availability of Thorium, an open-source platform for malware and forensic analysts across the government, public, and private sectors. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-open-sources-thorium-platform-for-malware-forensic-analysis/
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Experts Detect Multi-Layer Redirect Tactic Used to Steal Microsoft 365 Login Credentials
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new phishing campaign that conceals malicious payloads by abusing link wrapping services from Proofpoint and Intermedia to bypass defenses.”Link wrapping is designed by vendors like Proofpoint to protect users by routing all clicked URLs through a scanning service, allowing them to block known malicious destinations at the moment…